Texas to Observe Daylight Saving Time in 2026

Clocks to 'Spring Forward' on March 8 and 'Fall Back' on November 1

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Texas will observe Daylight Saving Time in 2026, following the federal schedule. Clocks will 'spring forward' on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 a.m. and 'fall back' on Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 a.m. This adjustment impacts major cities like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, which are economic and transportation hubs in the state.

Why it matters

Coordinating time changes across large geographic areas like Texas, which spans multiple time zones, is crucial for efficient transportation, commerce, and communication. Although the benefits of Daylight Saving Time are debated, its primary function remains to align schedules and maximize daylight hours during peak activity periods.

The details

In Texas, Daylight Saving Time will begin on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks should be moved forward from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks will be turned back to 1:00 a.m. to return to standard time. This applies to areas in both Central Time and Mountain Time.

  • On Sunday, March 8, 2026, clocks will 'spring forward' from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
  • On Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks will 'fall back' from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

The players

Texas

The state of Texas, which will observe Daylight Saving Time in 2026 following the federal schedule.

Houston

A major city in Texas that will adjust its transportation, energy, and public service schedules with the time change.

Dallas

A major city in Texas that will adjust its transportation, energy, and public service schedules with the time change.

San Antonio

A major city in Texas that will adjust its transportation, energy, and public service schedules with the time change.

Austin

A major city in Texas that will adjust its transportation, energy, and public service schedules with the time change.

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The takeaway

As Texas prepares to 'spring forward' in March 2026, residents and businesses should check their schedules, devices, and systems to ensure a smooth transition to Daylight Saving Time. Coordinating time changes across the state is crucial for efficient transportation, commerce, and communication.